Genesis 21:28

28 Abraham separated seven lambs from his flock,

Genesis 21:28 Meaning and Commentary

Genesis 21:28

And Abraham set seven ewe lambs of the flock by themselves.
] Separate from the sheep and oxen he gave to Abimelech, and from those that were used in making the covenant.

Genesis 21:28 In-Context

26 Abimelech said, "I don't know who did this. You didn't tell me about it, and this is the first I have heard of it."

27 Then Abraham gave some sheep and cattle to Abimelech, and the two of them made an agreement.

28 Abraham separated seven lambs from his flock,

29 and Abimelech asked him, "Why did you do that?"

30 Abraham answered, "Accept these seven lambs. By doing this, you admit that I am the one who dug this well."